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On 31 December 2018, The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information passed a Regulation on the Operational Provisions for Certification of Telecommunications Devices. This regulation applies to any telecommunication equipment that are made, assembled, or imported to be traded or used.

Obtaining Certification:

Any telecommunication equipment that are made, assembled, or entered, to be traded or used in the territory must be certified. The telecommunication equipment should be re-certified after 3 years from the date of the previous certification. Application to obtain a certificate must include the location where the equipment will be used. To submit a request for certification, one must have NIB and PLG ID.

The certificate holder must submit a certificate of change in the event of:

a. Change of name of certificate holder;

b. Change of address of Certificate holder; and / or

c. Transfer of certificates to other parties

Labels and Warnings:

Before being traded or used, telecommunication equipment must be affixed with a label and a QR code.

Short Range Devices must be affixed with a warning by the certificate holder. In the event that the labels cannot be attached to the devices, they can be attached to the packaging. Warnings should be in the form of a statement that it is prohibited to make changes to the equipment that may cause electromagnetic interference.

The certificate holder must report the implementation of the labels, QR Code , and warnings as intended in Article 15 to the certification body at the latest 30 working days from the issuance of the certificate, with photos proving that the equipment labels, QR Codes and warnings have been attached.

This Ministerial Regulation comes into force on the date of promulgation.

In this measure of voluntary control the member is obliged to assure that the strength of the disturbance from his products is contained below VCCI specified level before distributing them in Japan. Before the shipment of his product the member shall file conformity verification report to VCCI based on the MME Class of the product in question and affix the VCCI mark of the Class on the product. The whole scheme of voluntary control is indicated in the following chart.

The member manufacturers should verify that their MME products conform to the permissible tolerance of the technical requirements established by the Council. The member manufacturers are required to verify technical requirement conformity and submit a report as indicated below.

Confirmation of Compliance with Technical Standards: The member manufacturers should perform conformity verification tests on their MME products to confirm that their MME products meet the technical requirements established by the Council. Conformity verification tests shall be performed at measurement facilities, which are accredited and registered according to "Registration of Measurement Facilities".Registration of Compliance: The member manufacturers performing conformity verification testing of their MME product(s) should present a "Conformity Verification Report," using the specified form to the Council for its approval prior to shipment of the MME products..."

The Technical Conformity Mark is there as proof that the radio equipment conforms to the technical regulations specified in the Radio Law, and it is affixed on each and every piece of radio equipment.

NB: When applying for a radio equipment license, the procedure is greatly simplified if the Technical Conformity Mark is already affixed. In addition, specified low power transceivers, home-use wireless LANs and cordless telephones do not require a radio station license if they have the Technical Conformity Mark affixed.

It is displayed in the identification plate that describes the model name and manufacturer of the radio equipment.

As to wireless LANs, the Mark is printed on the bottom face if it is stationary-type equipment, and it is printed in the identification plate in the case of card-type equipment. In the case of mobile phones, it is printed in the area where the built-in battery is removed. The Technical Conformity Mark is printed in the same way on cordless telephones and PHS ( Personal Handy-phone System) .

Brazil: telecom

Lists of Technical Requirements for Telecommunications Products, January 2019

In force (published on Jan 16, 2019)

The Lists of Technical Requirements for Telecommunications Products consist of three separate lists which bring together and describe the technical requirements for the telecommunications products of Category 1, 2 and 3.

According to Resolution No. 242/2000, the above categories are defined as follows:

Category 1 includes any terminal equipment intended for use by the general public to access a telecommunications service of collective interest;Category 2 refers to the equipment not included in the definition of Category 1 but which utilises the radio spectrum for the transmission of signals, including antennas and those characterised by specific regulations as radio communication equipment of restricted radiation;Category 3 includes any products not covered by the above definitions, which are regulated to guarantee the interoperability of the telecommunications services support networks, to ensure the reliability of the networks and to guarantee their electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.The lists indicate the applicable legislation, the requirements and the test procedures for each type of product.

Two lists have been recently updated in January 2019 (Categories 1 and 2 products), whereas the last update for the Category 3 products is from April 2018.

On 20 January 2019, Ministerial Decision No. 7/2019 was published in the Oman Official Gazette No. 1277 stating that the transition period referenced in Ministerial Decision No. 107/2018, which was originally 6 months from the date of entry into force of that Decision, is suspended until 25 July 2019.

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An eventful year indeed as we expect the MTCTE to become operational as industry readiness – labs, OEMs and others – and dates are reviewed and finalized.

(Our last newsletter on TEC was dated 26November 2018. If you haven’t received previous updates feel free to contact us)

With Reference to TEC Notification TEC/10/2018-TC released on 27th Sept 2018 some Products implementation date of TEC Certification was 1st January 2019 and ALL Other products from 1st April 2019.

TEC Update

• The products implementation date of some products scheduled for 1st Jan 2019 has moved as per TEC notification dated 31st December 2018. The new dates are under consideration.

• No change has ben notified for All other products that are to be certified by 1st April 2019

• Trail Portal has been functional since October. Actual Submission of applications to the Portal was supposed to begin 1st of January 2019 but there seems to be an inevitable delay. The information we have is that Portal may open for submissions on 1st February 2019.

• Mandatory Certification dates for ALL Equipment scheduled for 1st April 2019 is unchanged

Essential Requirements (ER) Applicability:

Only one ER can be applied to a product. Multiple ERs cannot be applied. If a product falls under several ERs, TEC must be notified so they can provide a new ER.

Several ERs are being revised, new ERs being released. Refer to the new MTCTE site https://mtcte.tec.gov.in/er_list for latest ERs that are applicable to your products.

Mobile Devices: Currently the Mobile Equipment ER is applicable. But only devices where the screen sizes are less than 7” (7 inches) are likely to be applicable under MTCTE.

Servers: Currently any type of Servers are not applicable under MTCTE.

For Mobile Equipment and POS Terminals, that are currently under MEITY/BIS will continue to be under BIS until there is an announcement of de-notification from BIS CRS.

PS: Batteries and AC Adapters (chargers) will continue to require BIS Registration regardless of the host of these accessories require TEC or not.

WPC ETA for unlicensed devices will continue to need WPC Approvals.

OTHER:

1. Each file uploaded to the MTCTE Portal has to be of a maximum size 8MB

2. AIRs (Authorised Indian Representative) are fully responsible for the compliance of Equipment to the respective ERs. An MoU between the OEM and AIR (eg. C-PRAV) is to be submitted stating scope of the AIR. An Authorisation letter is also required to be submitted. The MoU and AIR must be valid for 5 years if not the Certificate will only be valid as per the terms of MoU and AIR.

3. TEC will provide Provisional Certificates when a product does not comply with some parameters of the relevant ER. OEMs have to apply for an exemption in such cases following which TEC will issue the Provisional certificate with a validity of 2 years (currently 1 year likely to be increased to 2 years). After 2 years there is no extension to this Provisional certificate and an application is required to be submitted to obtain a full certificate. Exemption is to be obtained in advance, before submission of application. In order to obtain exemption from submission of test reports in respect of some parameters, manufacturers are requested to provide relevant information as per following proforma:

1. Product Name/ Variant name (s)

2. Name of OEM/ Importer/ Dealer/ Brand

3. Name of the parameter to be exempted

4. Reason for seeking exemption

A. Test report from international accredited lab not available because normally product is not tested for this parameter or there is no international accredited lab.

B. The product is manufactured in India and there is no accredited/ designated lab in India.

C. The product does not comply with specific limits/ test voltages/ procedures prescribed in ERs.

D. Others (Please specify)

A / B / C Or D:

WPC Updated

WPC has started accepting applications ONLINE. SO, no more harcopy submissions.

File size limit for each of the Reports and documents is 8MB. PDF format only. ZIP files not accepted.

India : Safety

MeitY has released a new circular on the processes related to the Surveillance Activity. Circular is attached for your ready reference, same can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

This circular informs the manufacturers on how the surveillance activity will be carried out.

The major highlights of the document are:,

• The manufacturer needs to share the following information to STPI

- Registration No.- MRP of all registered models- Type of sample : made-to-order/ available in market

• Declaration needs to be provided by the manufacturer for all the models that are not sold in Market, and if the same is found in the market – then such cases would be processed for the cancellation of the registration.

• The manufacturer needs to deposit the following charges for the executing the surveillance activity by 31st January 2019.

Please, notice devices tested under Version 17.1 are accepted for new applications until January 25, 2019.

Taiwan: telecom

(update from GMA consult)

3G termination in Taiwan

According to the Telecommunications Act and Regulations for Administration of the Third Generation Mobile Communications Business (3G) issued by the The National Communications Commission of Taiwan (NCC), operators, who want to use radio frequency spectrum in Taiwan have to apply for the concession license. This license is issued for the specific period of time. In terms of 3G license, the expiration date is December 31, 2018.

It means that from January 2019, 3G service will be replaced by 4G service. The use of 3G will be forbidden. However, 3G operators who got a 4G concession license may use their licensing spectrum and provide WCDMA service when 3G service is expired.

The termination of 3G service is contingent on management efficiency of the radio frequency spectrum.

Those who subscribe to 3G service have to renew their contracts with operators and switch to 4G.

Regulations for Administration of the Third Generation Mobile Communications Business (3G) can be found here.

This Resolution, approved by the Uruguayan Energy and Water Regulator (URSEA) on 25 September 2018, governs the procedure for the verification of products in respect of energy efficiency labelling regulations when the product cannot be sufficiently tested in a laboratory. In this regard, the Resolution remedies an oversight in Resolution 363/016, which fails to provide for products for which a second or third market sample is not available.

The Resolution approves the contents of its sole Annex, which provides that such products shall be given a partial testing result and requires the following until the required further samples have been furnished:

• that their authorization to bear the energy efficiency label be temporarily withdrawn;

• the cessation of importation or marketing of the product;

• that retailers discontinue the sale of existing stocks of the product within 60 days of becoming aware of the situation;

• that advertising material displayed during the aforesaid interim period include a clear indication the partial result (with details on wording contained in Section 6);

• that affected importers and manufacturers notify retailers within ten working days of having been notified by URSEA;

• that the above notification request that retailers with stocks of the product contact URSEA to assist in the verification process; and

• that importers and manufactures have documentation proving retailers received the said notification.

The Resolution entered into force immediately.

Brazil: telecom

(updated by E3tech)

1. 802.11ad WiGig local testing

Yesterday a local lab called Instituto Eldorado issued a note informing about its new testing scope to perform RF testing up to 220 GHz. Nowadays, this lab is the only one in Brazil able to test 802.11ad WiGig. So, from now on, ANATEL will not accept testing report from foreigner labs for WiGig. Also, other devices working in high frequencies such as 24 GHz Radar sensor will require local testing (nowadays there are 3 labs in Brazil with scope to perform RF testing up to 40 GHz).

2. Host device using certified WWAN Module will require IPv6 testing

In the meeting between ANATEL, OCDs and Labs realized on Oct 3rd during the 22º ANATEL Annual Forum, ANATEL Manager informed OCDs and Labs from that moment on they will be more critical for WWAN certified modules when integrated to the host and a simple declaration letter will not be accept anymore, except if manufacturer can prove host product’s IPv6 behavior is exclusively adopted from the module. Due to this information all OCDs meet to discuss it two weeks ago and they defined it is required to do at least the IPv6 RFC 2460 testing to prove that the IPv6 functionality will keep the same when WWAN module is integrated to the host. So, host devices using certified WWAN module will need to do IPv6 testing, but only the standard RFC 2460 items (no need to test the 3GPP or ETSI items). In this case, it will be still possible to skip the WWAN functional testing and IPv6 3GPP / ETSI items, all other items like IPv6 RFC, EMC and Safety must be done in the host.

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India: telecom

Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) released few notifications regarding the de-licensing of the frequency bands.

Below are the insights of the notification for your reference.

1. WPC released the first notification for the 5GHz Frequency Band. Earlier frequency band 5470-5725 MHz was licensed and not available for users however now govt. frees the 5470-5725 MHz band. Now there are four available frequency bands for 5 GHz:

• 5150-5250 MHz

• 5250-5350 MHz

• 5470-5725 MHz

• 5725-5875 MHz

All the wireless products operating on the above 5 GHz frequency bands should have Equipment Type Approval (ETA) before entering into the Indian market. WPC provides ETA certificates based on RF test report.

2. WPC also released one notification for the short range devices like below;

All the Short-range devices, which operates on the above frequency bands should have Equipment Type Approval (ETA) before entering into the Indian market. WPC provides ETA certificates based on RF test report.

Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-221-SCFI-2017 contains specifications for mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radiospectrum or can be connected to telecommunications networks.

To be imported, marketed and / or distributed within the territory of the United Mexican States, this equipment must comply with the specifications established in Technical Provision IFT-011-2017 regarding

a) the identity code of the manufacturing of the mobile terminal equipment (IMEI code),

b) the requirement for non-blocking of the functionality of the receiver of radio-broadcast sound in modulated frequency(FM) of mobile terminal equipment which can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunication networks,

c) the test methods to check the compliance of these specifications and requirements.

Conformity assessment shall be carried out by persons accredited and approved in terms of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization and its Regulations, the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law and Technical Provision IFT-011-2017, issued by the Institute Federal de Telecomunicaciones, or its most up-to-date substitute.

The Ministry of Economy and the Federal Institute of Telecommunications, shall be in charge of monitoring and verifying compliance with the standard.

This Standard enters into force on 15 October 2018

Saudi Arabia: Energy Efficiency

SASO notifies importers and manufactures of electric appliances to comply with new energy efficiency label

The Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has posted an invitation on its website directing importers and manufactures of electric appliances to comply with the new requirements of the General Rules of the Energy Efficiency Technical Regulation, which updates and harmonises the form of the efficiency label for electrical appliances (for example, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, Freezers and water heaters). The new regulation changes the energy performance label from the stars model to the level model.

Importers / manufactures are required commence compliance with the new requirements for new appliances from 1 October 2018.

Sales of appliances with the old form of energy efficiency label will no longer be permitted as of 1 September 2019.

China: telecom

Guideline of Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval has been updated

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT) has published new version guideline of Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval on 11th Oct. 2018 and it was implemented from 15th Oct.2018.

The main updates between the new and old versions are as following:

1. MIIT has published its recognized test laboratory list with scopes. The applicant could choose one of them to do SRRC testing. But the final decision of the lab will be made by MIIT according to the current work load of the lab and market quota in MIIT.

2. MIIT will take the cost of SRRC testing and certification fees for the product which has passed SRRC testing. If the test is failed, the applicant will need to re-submit the sample to the recognized test laboratory and the task will be accepted after 5 business days. Any failed test fee shall be paid by the applicant.

3. Use new application form;

4. Add new form named “Letter of Commitment for Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval”

5. Applicant need to submit “Import/Sales Contract or similar materials” soon after received the certificate. There is no specific requirement on the contract format.

6. The display method of the CMIIT code should be added in the user manual.

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KSA: safety

Launch of Saudi online conformity assessment system 'SABER' postponedRecent press reports suggest that the launch of the Saudi online conformity assessment system 'SABER' has been postponed to January 2019.

The SABER system was proposed earlier in the year by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) as a new online conformity assessment system for imported products. The system was established to facilitate the new Saudi Product Safety Program known as SALEEM whereby the SABER system will become the central online repository of all mandatory SALEEM data.

The service is directed to all suppliers, manufacturers and importers and aims to :

The SABER system was due to become operational for an initial voluntary trial period on 1 February 2018 with mandatory compliance envisaged as of 1 July 2018. However, the commencement of the voluntary trial period appears to have been postponed to January 2019 whilst the mandatory period will now take effect as of June 2019 when SABER will become the central repository of all mandatory certification data

China: Safety

Safety Certification of Batteries for Electric Tools, Notice, 2018

In force (since Sep 13, 2018)

On 13 September 2018, China CQC published a Notice on the availability of voluntary safety certification for rechargeable batteries for electric tools.

According to the Notice, the certification rules are set out in CQC11-464224-2018 Safety Certification Rules for Batteries for Electric Tools. Certification is open to products that are tested and comply with Standard GB/T 34570.1-2017 Safety for rechargeable battery packs and chargers for electric tools Part 1: Safety for rechargeable battery packs. Once certified, products may be marked with the CQC safety label.

On 26 September 2018, Taiwan's Bureau of Energy published two Orders setting out revised energy conservation labelling program requirements for warm-hot water fountain machines and chilled-warm-hot water fountain machines.

The Orders apply to water fountain machines that fall within the scope of Standard CNS 3910 - Drinking Water Dispenser or other water fountain machines specified by the central authority.

The Order sets out testing conditions and methods, energy conservation standards, and labelling requirements.

Current labelling requirements continue to apply until the revised orders takes effect on 1 September 2019.

Issued on 11 September by Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines, this Resolution approves the specifications for refrigeration equipment of 10 different volumetric capacities.

The specifications are set in individual Annexes per appliance type, and cover energy efficiency class, storage temperature, climatic class and operating voltage. The Annexes indicate where relevant national decrees or standards (NTPs) to be followed for purposes of demonstrating compliance.

Safety of the appliance is a mandatory consideration, and should be examined against NTP IEC 60335-2-24:2013. Additionally, restrictions on refrigerant gases in Annexes I-III of the Montreal Protocol should be observed.

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Singapore: safety

Essential information to be included in the Instruction/User manuals for storage water heaters

Manufacturer is required to update the instruction/user manuals of registered storage water heaters, to ensure essential information indicated in the attachment is included. The requirement to include the above essential information into the instruction/user manual shall apply to all new registration and renewal of registration of electric storage water heaters on and after 23 March 2019.

For consumers

1) Operating instructions

2) Parts identification – indicating critical safety components such as the thermostat, pressure relief valve, etc.), and advice to consumers on how to identify them

3) Safety precautions/tips

4) General maintenance instructions - to include how to check the functionality of safety features such as the pressure relief valve, and good practices to check for and minimize wear and tear

5) Troubleshooting guide, e.g. how to look out for signs of malfunction, and include appropriate warnings to stop using the appliance, and seek out qualified service technicians to rectify potential issues

6) Advice to consumers to have the storage water heater serviced periodically by a qualified service technician

1) To warn the consumer that the storage water heater should only be repaired/serviced by a qualified service technician

2) To warn the consumer that the storage water heater should only be operated with all the safety devices fitted and functioning

The requirement to include the above essential information into the instruction/user manual shall apply to all new registration and renewal of registration of electric storage water heaters on and after 23 March 2019.

We would also like to seek your help to keep Enterprise Singapore informed of the following:

2) Reports of improper maintenance/ servicing having been conducted, e.g. situations, such as during service calls, whereby there were cases of missing safety devices mentioned

Singapore: radio

Singapore ceases registration for approval for SRDs in the 698 - 806 MHz Frequency Band

On 11 September 2018, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore posted a notice on its website advising users that it will be revising the service allocation for radio frequency band 698 - 806 MHz (the "Affected Band") and will stop accepting any equipment registrations (both new and renewal) for equipment operating in the Affected Band. With effect from 14 September 2018, equipment registration will only be accepted for equipment operating in the radio frequency band 470 - 698 MHz. In addition, all sales of equipment operating in the Affected Band for use in Singapore are to cease with effect from 1 January 2019.

On 18 September 2018, Taiwan's Bureau of Energy published two Orders setting out revised energy conservation labelling program requirements for televisions and monitors.

The Orders apply to televisions and monitors that fall within the scope of Standard CNS 62087 - 3 Audio, video and related equipment – Determination of power consumption – Part 3: Television sets or other televisions / monitors specified by the central authority.

The Order sets out testing conditions and methods, energy conservation standards, and labelling requirements.

Current labeling requirements continue to apply until the revised orders takes effect on 1 July 2019.

Products within the scope of this regulation must operate in accordance with the voltage and frequency conditions used in Ecuador.

Electric cooking appliances for domestic use must comply with the requirements established in IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-6 or their equivalent. With regard to labelling requirements, compliance with IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-6 or their equivalent is required.

Electric cooking appliances for commercial use must comply with the requirements established in the IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-36 or their equivalent. Labelling requirements are those specified in IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-36 or their equivalent.

The label must be clearly legible and durable and information must appear in Spanish, although it may be additionally provided in other languages. Instructions can be marked on the device as long as they are visible during normal use.

Imported products must include the following information on a label firmly attached to the packaging:

· business name and tax identification (RUC) of the importer;

· business address of the importer.

Conformity Requirements:

Electric cooking appliances for domestic use: test methods to verify compliance must be carried out in accordance with IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-6 or their equivalent.

Electric cooking appliances for commercial use: test methods to verify compliance must be carried out in accordance with IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-36 or their equivalent.

The resolution will enter into force 180 days after its publication.

Korea: telecom

South Korea consolidated Notice on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Equipment

On 17 August 2018, the South Korean Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) published Notice No. 2018-17 as the consolidated text of the Notice on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Equipment.

The consolidation newly designated 5G NR radio equipment for mobile communication in the 28 ㎓ band and 3.5 ㎓ band as equipments subject to conformity certification in its Annex 1.

The new consolidation also added 6 new device code of the 5G NR radio equipments for mobile communication 28 ㎓ band and 3.5 ㎓ band to Annex 7-1 indication method of device code for equipments subject to conformity certification concerning Article 5(5), and the new codes are as follows;